David Walston

Lawyer information

Practice Areas

David Walston leads Christian & Small’s Labor and Employment practice group – practicing exclusively in this particular arena for more than 30 years. He regularly defends businesses in claims under Title VII, § 1981, § 1983, ADA, ADEA, and FMLA. With the growth of wage and hour litigation, David has spent a large part of his practice defending individual and collective actions under the FLSA. His experience extends to advising and representing management regarding rights and obligations under the National Labor Relations Act, including response to employee complaints and other concerted activities, union organizational activity, and unfair labor practices charges.

Career

Recognized by Chambers USA in Labor & Employment: Alabama 2020 – 2021

AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell

The Best Lawyers in America® 2011-2021 in the fields of Litigation – Labor and Employment and Employment Law – Management; 2018 as “Lawyer of the Year” for Labor & Employment Litigation

Mid-South Region Super Lawyers in 2019 in the field of Labor & Employment

Benchmark Litigation Alabama “Labor & Employment Star”

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association (ABA): Member, Labor and Employment Section

Alabama State Bar: Member, Labor and Employment Section

Birmingham Bar Association: Member

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